Here are my basics:

  • Hydroponics: lettuce, basil, strawberries, microgreens. Cost to implement well ~ $350CDN
  • Yoghurt: Cost to implement well ~ $50
  • Crochet + yarn: mainly for making dishcloths. $5
  • Mayo: I like mayo, obviously, but it doesn’t last very long. Has anyone made mayo that lasts as long as store bought?

More advanced ideas?

  • locally sourced meat and eggs: is this cheaper? I’m in Vancouver BC and there are a lot of farms in the valley. Logistics seems challenging.
  • jarring: is it worth learning how to do this and investing in the equipment? volunteering at a farm: I’m sure this would net some food
  • solar power or bike generator: electricity is cheap here
  • minimalism: I’m realizing this is a lifestyle. It has taken me a while to reduce, and I’m still reducing. Are most of you like this?

And things that can save money, but I don’t want to do:

  • Bread: I don’t like making bread. Bread machine vs. buying a mixer?
  • Beer: I’d like to but last time I tried it was messy and space consuming
  • switch to cotton socks and underwear. Quantity over quality.
  • no alcohol or drugs: What’s your experience?
  • meal prep: savings seem big if combined with jarring. But if I had food prepped I’ll eat it, cheaper to skip meals?

Any other ideas welcome. I’m looking to save $$$ by spending $$

  • ThirdNerd@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Regarding mayo: Due to food allergies I’ve made my own, and it ends up costing about the same or more as what I can buy, and it doesn’t last as long.

    Regarding dishcloths: Again, making them doesn’t seem to save anything. However, I did see a pack of 12 washcloths on sale for US $5 awhile back and I bought 2 packs. They were ugly colors (no doubt why they were on sale) but they sit in a drawer in the kitchen and I use and reuse them instead of paper towels, dish cloths, drying cloths, draining, general cleaning, etc. When dirty, I toss in with my regular laundry and have them all over again.

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      1 year ago

      I think for me it’s the way self sufficiency stuff adds up. Being able to buy less things at the grocery store, even if savings are fractional, contributes to me feeling like I’m less financially stressed.

      I’m going to try the vegan mayo someone mentioned, though I have two large jars of mayo I got after my last batch of homemade mayo expired. Should last a while…